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They just need a new uniform to match.
It’s been almost 35 years since the USPS debuted a new design for their mail trucks and they are in need of an overhaul to say the least.
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With no air conditioning, lack of insulation, and some older trucks being a *literal* fire hazard, they definitely don’t seem fit for the “neither snow nor rain nor heat” kind of commitment for which the Postal Service is known.
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AND there’s reportedly still 140,000 of the original vehicles from 1985 (!!!) in operation.
Hence the “Next Generation Delivery Vehicle,” which looks adorably futuristic…
And also like it could have rolled out of the movie Cars.
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But while the general public may see some humor in the design, it was actually created with the specific demands of mail carriers in mind.
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Features of the new truck include a high-visibility windshield, bigger cargo space, an extra large hatch for transporting large parcels, automatic emergency braking, 360 cameras, parking sensors, and of course, air conditioning.
Plus, the vehicles have gone through intense testing, ensuring that they will be able to withstand all terrains and weather conditions.
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I feel bad for the test driver because these trucks had to withstand 35,000 potholes EACH.
The project will cost over a billion dollars, which I guess means last summer’s campaign to save the Postal Service by buying their merch must have worked?
But regardless of cost, the USPS is an essential service and their employees deserve a safe and efficient work environment.
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And by 2031, there could be as many as 165,000 of these vehicles on the road, making their job a little easier.
What do you think of the design? Share in the comments!
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